Popular nasal decongestant found to be ineffective by US drugs regulator – what it means for the UK: A.D.S.Portrait/Shutterstock An advisory panel of the US Food and Drug Administration has found that a drug used in the majority of cold and flu products to treat blocked noses does not work. The panel noted that phenylephrine, …
CBD: why recommended daily dose was lowered from 70mg to 10mg by food regulator: Nuva Frames/Shutterstock Since 2018 when the UK parliament passed legislation legalising CBD, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, sales of CBD-related products have skyrocketed. Today, you can buy CBD oil, CBD vape pens, CBD coffee, CBD muffins to go with your CBD …
US regulator is suing Amazon – here’s what this could mean for your online shopping: Elpisterra/Shutterstock If you’re one of the more than 200 million Prime members Amazon claims to have worldwide, you’ll be well aware of the benefits. Among other things, it gives you access to a video and audio streaming service and free, …
Rosebank shows the UK’s offshore oil regulator no longer serves the public good: Igor Hotinsky / Shutterstock In a four-line statement announcing the approval of the new Rosebank oil field 80 miles west of Shetland, the UK’s offshore oil and gas regulator showed its mission no longer serves the public good. The announcement by the …
Football: English fans want an independent regulator – here’s how it could help save clubs from ruin: Bolton Wanderers celebrating promotion to League One in 2021. Shuttterstock/Jake Kirkman Football clubs are not like other businesses. Their primary aim is not to make a profit, but to win matches. Research shows this creates a conflict between sporting …
South Africa in the news: South African regulator rejects Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine: The South African drug regulator has rejected the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, citing some safety concerns the manufacturer wasn’t able to answer. The South African Health Products …: “South Africa” – BingNews Morgan relishes ICC Men’s T20 World Cup challenge: Eoin Morgan …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s regulator approves Pfizer COVID-19 shot for children 12 and up: JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s health regulator has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use by children aged 12 and older, paving the way for the government to offer vaccinations to teenagers.: “South Africa” – BingNews Race and capitalism: no easy …
South Africa in the news: Moderna submits application to US regulator for COVID-19 booster shot: Moderna on Wednesday announced it had begun submitting an application to the US Food and Drug Administration to authorize a booster of its Covid vaccine after trial data showed a significant increase …: “South Africa” – BingNews Apple asks workers …
Public broadcasting: does the UK’s regulator have the public interest at heart?: The government is finalising its choice for the vacant position of chair of the UK’s broadcasting and telecoms regulator, Ofcom. It’s potentially a contentious issue as, according to well-informed government leaks, former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre is in pole position for the …
South Africa in the news: EU regulator finds link between J&J shot and blood clots: Experts at the agency that regulates drugs for the European Union said Tuesday that they found a “possible link” COVID-19 vaccine and very rare blood clots after a small number of cases were reported …: “South Africa” – BingNews European …
David Cameron and Greensill: this toothless regulator is absurdly easy to sidestep: Alexander “Lex” Greensill, formerly of Morgan Stanley, is clearly a forceful and persuasive personality. The Autralian farmer-turned-financier was adviser to the government from 2012 to 2015, during which time, he appears to have convinced ministers to encourage companies to take up supply chain …
South Africa in the news: This week in civil society: The role of the arts, the Information Regulator and vaccine manufacturing in SA and the world: (Photo: EPA-EFE/YOAN VALAT)[/caption] On Tuesday, 13 April, Right2Know will host a webinar on the role of the Information Regulator in enforcing the protection of personal information law in South …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s information regulator says WhatsApp cannot share users’ contact information: Facebook Inc cannot share any contact information it collects from WhatsApp users with its other properties without first obtaining authorisation from South Africa’s Information Regulator (IR).: “South Africa” – BingNews At last, you finally have the right to repair …
South Africa in the news: WhatsApp cannot share South African users’ contact information says regulator: South Africa’s Information Regulator (IR) says that Facebook cannot share any contact information it collects from WhatsApp users in South Africa without first obtaining authorisation.: “South Africa” – BingNews “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas”: LeGuin in her story …
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South Africa in the news: Ivermectin and Covid-19: SA drug regulator allows controlled, compassionate access: South Africa’s medicines regulator finds middle ground to authorise ‘compassionate use’ of ivermectin, whilst still stating that there is not yet sufficient evidence for full registration.: “South Africa” – BingNews South African opposition party goes to court to seek vaccine …
South Africa in the news: Medicines regulator in talks with vaccine-makers over ‘potential modifications’ to safeguard against variants: Scientists at pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, which worked with Oxford University to produce one of the leading vaccines against coronavirus, have already started investigating …: “South Africa” – BingNews Two New Giant Radio Galaxies Discovered, Researchers Say: Astronomers …
South Africa in the news: SA Information Regulator meets with FB SA over updated WhatsApp privacy policy: During a meeting on Wednesday, the regulator was provided with the recently revised WhatsApp privacy policy documents.: “South Africa” – BingNews Dr Hilary Jones warns ‘two new variants’ of Coronavirus detected in Brazil: Dr Hilary Jones has warned …